West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River
PoorRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.84 Mile East of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000043A095
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River is a steel truss - thru carrying West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.